Be A Buddy, Not A BULLY!!!!

We live in a technologically driven world, where just about EVERYTHING can be done via the internet. Whether it's by phone, computer, or while gaming there is a insurmountable amount of...

CYBER BULLYING!

People literally have the "convenience" of staying at home, and wreaking havoc on someone else's life. Potentially causing irreparable damage to that person, and their loved ones.

Exhibit A:  These messages were shared with me just a couple hours ago from a friend so close I call her my sister. So, seeing these were quite difficult for me read.

 

This person has been repeatedly sending harmful messages. Not only threatening, but also belittling the intended receiver. Then bringing her husband into the mix, and spouting off accusations of infidelity. WHOA! further, attacking her physical appearance, as well as her place of employment.

Hepatitis C

"...your nasty husband has hep c most likely you will get it" and then laughs.

Let's take a moment and talk about Hepatitis C for a moment.

According to: Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition @ http://www.viralhepatitisaction.org/hepatitis-c

"Each year, about 17,000 Americans become infected with hepatitis C, but an estimated 3.2 million people in the United States are living with an active chronic hepatitis C infection. "

The majority of infected persons are unknowingly walking around with this disease.

AHHH! I dislike that word disease... because it makes you feel all sorts of negative feelings... at first. And then you learn to live with it, that you have it. It doesn't have you.

I my friends, are one of those 3.2 million people here in the US that has it.

I have Hep C. But it doesn't define me. And how dare someone use someones ailment against them.

I have no words. Well, obviously I have words, because here we are.

So What's The Point?

We all are here on this planet just trying to survive, and live our lives. Lives that all too often turn out to be way too short, and filled with regrets.

Words hurt. They hurt us all, whether we are on the giving end or receiving end. I have been on both and have had to learn the hard way about kindness and cruelty.

Let us work together, building one another up, and loving each other.

The alternative is bleak and the future dim, if this behavior keeps up.

To many have already been negatively affected by bullying, this includes losing their lives. So if you or someone you know are struggling with being bullied, please reach out to someone and/or call:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)

You matter. I matter. We matter... and Jesus loves you! God Bless y'all!

And that's how I feel about that!

*Disclosure: I have been given permission to share these, and all names/identifying features have been removed.

Today I Start

The Only Way You Finish, is to Get Started... 

So, TODAY, I am starting a new journey. Welcoming myself to the "Wonderful World of Blogging!" Why, you may ask? Well I was told once, by one of the most ama~zi~zing women I know, to instead ask "Why Not!?!" (Happy Birthday to YOU... You know who you are :)

Why not start blogging and sharing my thoughts with the world? So I'm doing it!

We all wish to belong to a community of people who support us, teach us and love us no matter what.

This is my way to start creating just that on a more large scale, and to reach individuals that I may otherwise would have never been able to connect with.

Is Anybody Out There?

Yes! As we know "There are many fish in the sea," however that can be a scary concept...All those people out there, in a world that is unforgiving at times and judging our every move. Or so we think.

We have been conditioned to "think" and "accept" what is "normal" and there'e a problem with that. We are manifesting many insecurities and internal struggles, due to this.

Okay, maybe not everyone, but I know that I definitely go through spurts of EXTREME introversion and sometimes isolate from the outside world. Not wanting to interact with others or leave my safe haven called "The a Bright Worm Hotel!"

It's hard for me to leave sometimes, due to a variety of reasons. Mostly because I get comfortable and enjoy my space. My space is safe, and there is less likely to be unexpected instances that arise.

So What's the Point...

The point is we all go through stuff sometimes. Stuff makes us isolate from and think "I must be the only one going through this." Well I am here to tell you, YOU are not alone. WE are not alone. I am not alone.

Together we can go on this journey called LIFE, and successfully support one another (instead of tearing each other down).

Appreciate one another, love one another, but most importantly love and treat yourself right! Without taking care of yourself first... well we all know where that gets us.

So remember YOU ARE #1, Jesus LOVES you and so do I :)

Much Love Y'all!!!

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